Does anyone know of an online program or college that will qualify me to become a real estate broker and take the test? I'm currently going to the university of phoenix for business marketing and wanted to know if the credits that I earn will qualify me. If not, does anyone have any suggestions of online programs or anything to become a reaal estate broker? Thanks
The rules vary by state, and according to some previous posts on YA, the only thing your credits help with is waiving some of the broker requirements. Supposedly, a BA or BS waives the 3 years as an agent requirement to take the broker's test, but again, that is information that has been posted here and I have not verified it since I'm not in California and it doesn't effect me. I took my course through online ed, through a RE brokerage in my city. Contact RE brokerages to see if they offer the course.
The test is broken up into two parts: a morning exam and an afternoon exam with a lunch break in between. I studied the manual I received and listened to the CDs. During the first part of the exam I hardly recognized any of the questions and at the lunch break I called Mr. Henderson and spoke with him directly.
Those who pass the examination are provided a license application which must be submitted to and approved by the DRE. For complete statutory requirements and qualification patterns, see Instructions to License Applicants. Age: To apply for a license, you must be 18 years of age or older. Residence: License applicants must provide Proof of Legal Presence in the U.S. If not a California resident, see Out-of-State Applicants. Honesty: License applicants must be honest and truthful. Conviction of a crime may result in the denial of a license. Failure to disclose any criminal violation or disciplinary action in an applicant's entire history may also result in the denial of a license. For further information, see Help Avoid Denial of Your License Application and Application Eligibility Information (RE 222). Experience: A minimum of two years full-time licensed salesperson experience within the last five years or the equivalent is required. For further information, see Documenting Experience Requirements for the Broker Examination.
